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Moore Haven man charged in Okeechobee shooting
A Moore Haven man was arrested March 14 by Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office after he was accused of firing a weapon into a home on Southeast 36th Terrace causing the six … more
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Decorating Den Interiors.
Interior design business moves to LaBelle
Spring has sprung, goes the seasonal saying, and traditionally this is the time of year for reorganizing, spring cleaning, decluttering and redecorating. more
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Moore Haven hosts annual Chalo Nitka Festival
The 2023 Chalo Nitka Festival parade, held Saturday, March  4 in downtown Moore Haven featured beauty queens ... more
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Thousands in LaBelle for Swamp Cabbage Festival
LABELLE -- Thousands of people lined Bridge Street for the 2023 Swamp Cabbage Festival Parade Saturday morning. more
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Florida Cracker Trail Ride celebrates history
OKEECHOBEE -- The Florida Cracker Trail Ride passed through Okeechobee County Feb. 23 and 24 with riders on horseback and mule-drawn wagons .... more
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SOUTH BAY -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District broke ground on the EAA reservoir project on Feb. 22 in front of a mountain of rocks and sand which will be used to create a filter system in the canal between the reservoir and the stormwater treatment area (STA). The 300,000 tons of sand and rock was mined in Georgia, transported by train to Indiantown and then by truck to the site of the EAA STA.
USACE breaks ground on EAA reservoir project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District and South Florida Water Management District held a groundbreaking ceremony for EAA Reservoir … more
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Seminole Tribe celebrates 84th annual Brighton Field Day
The 84th annual Brighton Field Day Festival concluded on Feb. 19 at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena on the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation. more
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Gary Allan will perform at the Brighton Field Day Festival
Brighton Field Day Festival is Feb. 17-19
Celebrating 84 years, the Brighton Field Day Festival returns to the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena on the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation more
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FHSAA removes mandatory menstruation questions for girls after backlash
The Florida High School Athletic Association called a special meeting in response to backlash from after they recommended mandatory questions about high school girls' periods. more
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Broadband projects awarded state funding
On Feb. 2, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the awarded projects totaling more than $144 million for 58 projects in 41 Florida counties. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- The Battle of Okeechobee Re-enactment is planned for Feb. 25 and 26 at the Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park.
Battle of Okeechobee Re-enactment is Feb. 25 & 26
The annual Battle of Okeechobee Re-enactment will be held Saturday, Feb. 25 & Sunday, Feb. 26 2023 at the Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park ... more
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Groundhogs are shy animals. PETA encourages Groundhog Day celebrations that don't involve live animals.
Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day
According to Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, on Feb. 2, if the groundhog comes out of his burrow and sees his shadow, it means six more weeks of winter ... more
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The rehabilitation of the Herbert Hoover Dike took 18 years and cost $1.5 billion. [Art courtesy USACE]
Herbert Hoover Dike rehabilitation complete
Federal, state and local officials gathered on top of the Herbert Hoover Dike on Jan. 25 to celebrate the completion of the Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD) Rehabilitation project. more
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Increase in egg prices due to avian flu and rising costs of grain, fuel and labor
Some consumers are experiencing sticker shock at the high price of eggs in the grocery store. more
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Bass Pro has clear path forward to develop Okee-Tantie
OKEECHOBEE – Bass Pro has a clear path forward to develop the Okee-Tantie Recreation Area as a world class fishing resort ,,, more
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FWC reports 800 manatee deaths in 2022
Eight hundred Florida manatees died in 2022, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. more
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Artists sought for Top of the Lake Art Fest
OKEECHOBEE – The Top of the Lake Art Fest is planned Feb. 4 and 5 in Flagler Park. The festival will showcase fine art, artisian crafts, chalk walk street painting, sand sculpture, a gallery of … more
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Seminole Tribe to build new casino and hotel at Brighton
The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming broke ground Thursday, Jan. 5, at the site of the future Seminole Casino Hotel Brighton... more
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Moore Haven's Thompson and Wilcher sign letters on intent
Two Moore Haven Terriers signed their letters of intent on National Signing Day. more
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Commissioners pause plan to spend county funds on internet improvements
OKEECHOBEE – A proposal to spend $4 million to improve internet access was put on hold at the Dec. 22 because internet service providers (ISPs) can apply directly for grant … more
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